Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST): what you need to know
Maastricht is one hour ahead of London and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your LGW to MST flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Maastricht Aachen Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between LGW and MST:
Alicante-Elche Airport
Antalya Airport
Palese Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST)
Currently, R 1,738 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Maastricht Aachen Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 5,063. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGW to MST if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Maastricht Aachen Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LGW to MST by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Maastricht Aachen Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of the departures from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% land on time at their destination.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LGW? If you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Maastricht Aachen Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Maastricht Aachen Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MST instead:
Pick up a Maastricht Aachen Airport rental car and discover Maastricht and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Hertz and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
Book your vehicle from Maastricht Aachen Airport a few weeks ahead to get the lowest price possible. If you're going away during a busy period, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) to central Maastricht
Maastricht Aachen Airport to central Maastricht has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Maastricht Aachen Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Maastricht in March.
When reserving your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Maastricht Aachen Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Maastricht, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to MST in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Netherlands
Maastricht has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Netherlands waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres north of Maastricht, a visit to Amsterdam will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum.
Rotterdam is another well-known destination in Netherlands and is around 145 kilometres north-west of Maastricht. No trip is complete without seeing Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
